Popular Routes
National & International Equine Routes
While our home is in Carlisle, our reach is nationwide. As a specialist in shared-hire equine transport, Hodgson’s Ltd operates a sophisticated network of routes designed to provide affordable horse transport without compromising on safety or welfare. Our strategic location on the M6 corridor allows us to act as the primary gateway between the South of England, the Scottish Highlands, and the ports to Ireland.
Whether you are looking for horse transport near me for a local move or professional horse shipping across the Irish Sea, our scheduled runs ensure your horse travels on a reliable, well-planned timeline.
Our Frequent Destinations
Hodgson’s Ltd operates as a strategic link for the equine industry, primarily serving the M6 and A1 corridors to connect the UK’s most vital equestrian hubs. From our central base in Carlisle, we provide frequent, reliable transport to Glasgow and the Scottish central belt, alongside regular service to the North East through Newcastle. Our southern routes provide a consistent link through the heart of the UK to Birmingham and the racing capital of Newmarket, extending down to the South Coast at Southampton and into the West Country toward Exeter. We are also specialists in horse shipping to and from Belfast and Dublin. To ensure the highest levels of welfare on these long-haul journeys, we utilise our 24-hour manned M6 stabling facility in Carlisle for scheduled rest stops, ensuring every horse arrives refreshed and ready for the next leg of their journey.
Why Our Routes Are Different
Every route we run is built around the “Hodgson’s Welfare Standard.” Unlike standard haulage, our journeys include:
- Mandatory Rest Stops: We utilise our own DEFRA-approved 16-stable yard near the M6 to ensure horses on long-haul routes can offload and recover.
- Shared-Hire Efficiency: We coordinate loads to ensure our prices remain affordable while maintaining a high-spec, Operator’s License-regulated service.
- Door-to-Door Connectivity: From the moment we collect your horse until we send the final photo update at delivery, your horse’s hydration and stress levels are our only priority
What you need to know
We maintain elite standards on every mile we travel. Hodgson’s Ltd is fully Operator’s Licensed and DEFRA Type 2 certified for long-haul shipping. Our fleet features temperature-controlled vehicles with stallion partitions as standard, all monitored by live GPS tracking. Every journey is supported by our 24/7 manned Carlisle hub with full CCTV, where all stables and lorries are deep-cleaned using DEFRA-approved viricides to ensure total biosecurity.
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